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P. O. Oar - 307 026. Via: Abu Road, Dist: Sirohi, Rajasthan SRI ACHALGADH TEERTH
Presiding Deity and Location :
Sri Adishvar Bhagwan in golden colour (idol cast in metal) seated in a lotus posture and of height 12 meters in a shrine, built in a fort raised by Rana Kumbha on the highest peak of Arbudhachal mountain in Arvalli Hills, 1402 meters high above sea-level. (Shve.) Approach Route:
The nearby railway station of Abu Road is 37 Kms away from where one has to come here Via Mount Abu and Dilwara. There are many buses plying between Abu Road railway station and Mount Abu. From Mount Abu, many buses go to Achalgadh. Also taxis are available. From the foothills of Achalgadh, the ascent to the temple is of 400 meters. For elderly people, chaircarriers are available.Buses and cars can go upto the foothills which is about 6 Kms from Mount Abu and 4 Kms from Dilwara temples.
Amenities For Jain Pilgrims :
On the hills near the temples there is a dharmashala with all facilities including a bhojanshala for meals is available. In Abu Road and Mount Abu, Delwara also there are Jain dharmashalas where all facilities are available. Between Abu Road and Mount Abu, there is a dharmashala in Arna and at the foothills of Mount Abu there is a Shanti Ashram. In these places, for Jain householder devotees there are arrangements for lodging and for saints and munis there are arrangements for their care Jain Education International 2500 Poate
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